Single Leg Bridge with Hip Flexion
Description
The single leg bridge with hip flexion is a unilateral glute drill. Holding one knee pulled toward the chest while bridging on the other leg shifts all the load onto the working glute and hamstring.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Single Leg Bridge with Hip Flexion Instructions
- Lie on the back with the knees bent and feet flat.
- Pull one knee toward the chest and hold it there.
- Keep the other foot planted close to the glutes.
- Place the arms at the sides palms down.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Drive through the planted foot to lift the hips.
- Squeeze the working glute hard at the top.
- Lower with control and continue for all reps then switch.
Single Leg Bridge with Hip Flexion Form & Visual
Single Leg Bridge with Hip Flexion Benefits
- Isolates one glute.
- Hip flexion of the off leg increases load.
- Bodyweight move.
- Useful for glute imbalances.
- Builds glute strength.
Single Leg Bridge with Hip Flexion Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Hip flexors
Single Leg Bridge with Hip Flexion Variations & Alternatives
- Single Leg Glute Bridge
- Hip Thrust
- Glute Bridge
- Frog Pump
